Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen, Badakhshan Afghanistan | 282g

Raw Lapis Lazuli Specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 282 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan. It is offered exactly as sourced, with no lapidary work applied, so the texture you see is the texture that formed underground. If you are comparing pieces, you can browse more Lapis Lazuli specimens from the same region.

Shape and Size

Measuring 8.2 x 7.3 cm across with a 3.5 cm depth, this piece has a balanced footprint and a thick, blocky body. The depth gives it real three-dimensional volume, so it reads as a solid chunk of stone rather than a thin plate.

Mineral Composition and Color

The core is a Lazurite matrix in a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine blue. Veins of metallic golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite run across the raw surface, both of which occur naturally alongside Lazurite in Lapis Lazuli. Nothing has been treated, dyed, or enhanced. If you are wondering how pieces like this are valued, our Lapis Lazuli price guide explains what drives the cost.

Display and Lapidary Use

This thick Lapis Lazuli specimen suits a gallery shelf or collector's cabinet. Its uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists who work with rough stone rather than finished cuts. To see more from Afghanistan and Pakistan, visit our mineral specimens and crystals collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Lapis Lazuli specimen natural and untreated?
Yes. It is a raw, unpolished specimen sold as sourced, with no dyeing, heat treatment, or other alteration applied.

What minerals are visible in this piece?
The raw surface shows metallic golden Pyrite and white Calcite alongside the blue Lazurite, all occurring naturally in Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli.

Can this specimen be used for lapidary work?
Yes. Because it is unpolished and untouched, lapidary artists can use it as raw material, and collectors can display it as is.